“Baseless Allegations Cannot Form Legal Grounds for Divorce” – Patna High Court reaffirmed a foundational principle of matrimonial law: allegations of adultery and desertion must be
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“Bail Is the Rule, Jail Is the Exception Even in Murder Cases If Role Is Marginal” – In a notable judgment delivered by Punjab and Haryana
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“A plaint cannot rewrite the rulebook—seniority for absorbed teachers must flow from the date of absorption, not from a prior posting under a different local body.”
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“Judicial Orders Must Respect Scientific Protocols and Reproductive Rights under MTP Act”, Kerala High Court delivered a significant judgment concerning medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24
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"Confession of Co-Accused Is Not Substantive Evidence; Bail Cannot Be Denied Solely on That Basis" — In a significant decision Karnataka High Court, presided by Justice
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“Prior User Rights Override Trademark Registration – Sale Of Genuine Goods Is Not Infringement” – In a significant decision Delhi High Court refused to grant an
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“Incriminating Evidence Not Put to the Accused Under Section 313 CrPC Vitiates Trial”— Calcutta High Court, in a Division Bench judgment delivered by Justice Apurba Sinha
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"Reassessment Based On Change Of Opinion And Bald Assertions Is Legally Unsustainable" — In a landmark judgment Bombay High Court decisively quashed two reassessment notices issued
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"Arbitrator's Award Based on Additional Work Beyond Contract Scope Cannot Be Interfered With", Andhra Pradesh High Court comprising Justice R. Raghunandan Rao and Justice Sumathi Jagadam, in a
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“Where Demand Is Not Proved, Presumption Under Section 20 Cannot Be Invoked”: Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench overturned the conviction of a bank manager in a
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"Covert Surveillance Is Not a Ground for Phone Tapping Under Section 5(2)... Public Emergency and Public Safety Are Not Secretive Situations", Madras High Court Strikes
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“Victim’s Consistent Testimony and Recovery from Accused’s Custody Leave No Doubt—Delay in FIR Not Fatal in Sexual Offence Cases”, In a powerful affirmation of the evidentiary
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“Liability of Partner Is Co-Extensive with That of the Firm — If Firm Is Not Guilty, the Partner Cannot Be Punished”: Calcutta High Court reaffirmed the
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“First-Time Offender Should Not Be Thrown into Jail with Hardened Criminals”: Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a reformative ruling, where a conviction for rash and
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"When Mechanical Failure Is Probable, Court Cannot Presume Negligence" – In a significant ruling Karnataka High Court, presided over by Justice G. Basavaraja, set aside the
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High Court Sets Aside Sub Court's Order, Mandates Fresh Examination of Legal Conflict Between Central and State Laws - In a landmark decision, the Kerala High
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“Being a Foreign National Without Extradition Treaty Cannot Justify Indefinite Detention” — In a significant ruling Madras High Court, through Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, holding that
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“Right to Prosecute Cannot Be Defeated by One Day’s Absence” — In a significant ruling Andhra Pradesh High Court, presided over by Dr. Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa, allowed
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“Judicial Discretion Must Consider Gravity of Offence, Passage of Time, and Scope of Reformation”: Punjab and Haryana High Court modified the sentence of a man convicted
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Revisional Powers Under Section 76 Cannot Be Used to Reassess Facts – In a significant ruling strengthening the protection of tenant rights under the Maharashtra Tenancy and
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Individual Brilliance Can't Trump Collegial Discipline in Public Service - In a judgment that reaffirms the nuanced balance between merit and temperament in public service promotion, the
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“Documents Which Themselves Do Not Create Title Cannot Be the Foundation for Title Claims”— In a significant judgment Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala
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“Voluntary Offer During Bail Hearing Is Not a Game to Be Abandoned Later”: In a strongly worded judgment Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice K.V. Viswanathan
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“Statute Meant for Organised Crime Cannot Be Weaponised for Political Vendetta” — In a landmark ruling Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice
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“In corruption cases involving public servants, stay of conviction seriously undermines public confidence in the justice system… such discretion should be exercised sparingly and only
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“Subjecting Lawyers to Police Summons Undermines Justice System and Violates Legal Privilege": In a significant order passed on June 25, 2025, the Supreme Court of India
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“We are unable to issue directions to consider the appellant as HPO… he accepted regularisation as CTO and cannot be permitted to turn around now” — In
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“Serving Charge Sheet Without Waiting for CVC Advice Was Arbitrary and Mala Fide”: Supreme Court of India quashed the disciplinary proceedings initiated against a Deputy General Manager
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“No Prima Facie Case Under PC Act Without Proof of Personal Gain”, - Supreme Court of India partly allowed an appeal challenging the framing of corruption
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“No Direct Evidence Needed When Circumstantial Proof Is Overwhelming”: In a significant ruling Supreme Court of India upheld the dismissal of a government school teacher who
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“What is mandated by law must be implemented—rights under the Domestic Violence Act are not aspirational but enforceable” – In a landmark judgment Supreme Court of
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“Medical Test Is Not a Substitute for School and Birth Records Under Section 94 JJ Act”—In a detailed and legally significant ruling Supreme Court of India,
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“From a mere reading of the plaint, it cannot be said that the suit is barred under the Benami Act”- Supreme Court of India upholding the
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“Deductions Can Be Computed Separately Under Chapter VI-A, But Total Cannot Exceed Business Profits”, - In a significant ruling impacting tax computation under Chapter VI-A of the
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“Only four generic questions were asked in a mechanical manner… the serious procedural irregularity has caused grave prejudice and vitiates the conviction” — In a major
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“You Can’t Deny What You Don’t Disprove”, Delivering a strong rebuke to the Orissa High Court for undermining clear and uncontested evidence, the Supreme Court of
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“Simply drafting a retirement deed is not enough — statutory mandates of the Partnership Act must be fulfilled to absolve liability under the NI Act” —
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“Demand Not Proved—Recovery Alone Is Not Enough”, In a significant ruling on the evidentiary thresholds in corruption prosecutions, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal
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“To allow local officials to impose prohibitions absent a Section 26A notification would dismantle the very design of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act” – In a
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“You Can’t Keep Them in Jail Just Because You Have No Detention Centre”, In a powerful assertion of constitutional liberty and judicial restraint, the Supreme
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“Baseless Allegations Cannot Form Legal Grounds for Divorce” – Patna High Court reaffirmed a foundational principle of matrimonial law: allegations of adultery and desertion must be
read more
“Bail Is the Rule, Jail Is the Exception Even in Murder Cases If Role Is Marginal” – In a notable judgment delivered by Punjab and Haryana
read more
“A plaint cannot rewrite the rulebook—seniority for absorbed teachers must flow from the date of absorption, not from a prior posting under a different local body.”
read more
“Judicial Orders Must Respect Scientific Protocols and Reproductive Rights under MTP Act”, Kerala High Court delivered a significant judgment concerning medical termination of pregnancy beyond 24
read more
"Confession of Co-Accused Is Not Substantive Evidence; Bail Cannot Be Denied Solely on That Basis" — In a significant decision Karnataka High Court, presided by Justice
read more
“Prior User Rights Override Trademark Registration – Sale Of Genuine Goods Is Not Infringement” – In a significant decision Delhi High Court refused to grant an
read more
“Incriminating Evidence Not Put to the Accused Under Section 313 CrPC Vitiates Trial”— Calcutta High Court, in a Division Bench judgment delivered by Justice Apurba Sinha
read more
"Reassessment Based On Change Of Opinion And Bald Assertions Is Legally Unsustainable" — In a landmark judgment Bombay High Court decisively quashed two reassessment notices issued
read more
"Arbitrator's Award Based on Additional Work Beyond Contract Scope Cannot Be Interfered With", Andhra Pradesh High Court comprising Justice R. Raghunandan Rao and Justice Sumathi Jagadam, in a
read more
“Where Demand Is Not Proved, Presumption Under Section 20 Cannot Be Invoked”: Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench overturned the conviction of a bank manager in a
read more
"Covert Surveillance Is Not a Ground for Phone Tapping Under Section 5(2)... Public Emergency and Public Safety Are Not Secretive Situations", Madras High Court Strikes
read more
“Victim’s Consistent Testimony and Recovery from Accused’s Custody Leave No Doubt—Delay in FIR Not Fatal in Sexual Offence Cases”, In a powerful affirmation of the evidentiary
read more
“Liability of Partner Is Co-Extensive with That of the Firm — If Firm Is Not Guilty, the Partner Cannot Be Punished”: Calcutta High Court reaffirmed the
read more
“First-Time Offender Should Not Be Thrown into Jail with Hardened Criminals”: Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a reformative ruling, where a conviction for rash and
read more
"When Mechanical Failure Is Probable, Court Cannot Presume Negligence" – In a significant ruling Karnataka High Court, presided over by Justice G. Basavaraja, set aside the
read more
High Court Sets Aside Sub Court's Order, Mandates Fresh Examination of Legal Conflict Between Central and State Laws - In a landmark decision, the Kerala High
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“Being a Foreign National Without Extradition Treaty Cannot Justify Indefinite Detention” — In a significant ruling Madras High Court, through Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy, holding that
read more
“Right to Prosecute Cannot Be Defeated by One Day’s Absence” — In a significant ruling Andhra Pradesh High Court, presided over by Dr. Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa, allowed
read more
“Judicial Discretion Must Consider Gravity of Offence, Passage of Time, and Scope of Reformation”: Punjab and Haryana High Court modified the sentence of a man convicted
read more
Revisional Powers Under Section 76 Cannot Be Used to Reassess Facts – In a significant ruling strengthening the protection of tenant rights under the Maharashtra Tenancy and
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has officially replaced the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC), marking a significant transformation in India’s procedural criminal law. Among the
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The Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act) has its roots in the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of
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The Specific Relief Act, 1963 is a key legislation in Indian civil law that provides remedies for the violation of civil and contractual rights. Enacted to replace the
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Criminal Revision is a supervisory remedy provided under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC) that enables higher courts to scrutinize the correctness, legality, or propriety of inferior
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Legal drafting is the art of preparing formal legal documents in precise language. In civil litigation, pleadings (such as plaints and written statements) form the foundation of the
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